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The President and Foreign Policy

The President and Foreign Policy. Kirsten Atkinson AP Government – 2 nd Period. Presidents are generally thought to have advantages over Congress in conducting foreign policy because of the formal and informal powers of the presidency .

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The President and Foreign Policy

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  1. The President and Foreign Policy Kirsten AtkinsonAP Government – 2nd Period

  2. Presidents are generally thought to have advantages over Congress in conducting foreign policy because of the formal and informal powers of the presidency. A. Identify two formal constitutional powers of the president in making foreign policy. B. Identify two formal constitutional powers of Congress in making foreign policy. C. Identify two informal powers of the president that contribute to the president’s advantage over Congress in conducting foreign policy. D. Explain how each of the informal powers identified in (c) contributes to the president’s advantage over Congress in conducting foreign policy.

  3. A. Identify two formal constitutional powers of the president in making foreign policy. • Commander-in-chief; power to commit troops • Appointment of ambassadors and foreign policy officials • Negotiate/ make treaties • Recognition of nations • Receive ambassadors and other public ministers *2 Points*

  4. B. Identify two formal constitutional powers of Congress in making foreign policy. • Confirm ambassadors • Power of purse in military/foreign policy matters • Declare war • Pass laws/ resolutions re: foreign policy issues • Regulate foreign commerce (including trade agreements) • Ratify treaties *2 Points*

  5. C. Identify two informal powers of the president that contribute to the president’s advantage over Congress in conducting foreign policy. • Executive agreements • Access to media/bully pulpit/ morale building • Agenda setting • Meet with world leaders • Crisis managers • International coalition building • President has access to more information, knowledge, or expertise than does Congress • Recognized as global leader *2 Points*

  6. D. Explain how each of the informal powers identified in (c) contributes to the president’s advantage over Congress in conducting foreign policy *Response must show how or why the identified power gives the President advantages over Congress* • Persuade congress; negotiate, offer support, threats, etc. • Persuade public: (various means of persuasion) on foreign policy process/ issues (e.g., apply pressure to Congress) • Ability to circumvent the formal process *2 Points*

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